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October 16, 1995 · Cessna 150 · N5363Q

Dayton, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Dayton, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N5363Q
Operator
Moraine Airpark
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO96LA011

THE STUDENT PILOT STATED THAT ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH, THE AIRPLANE WAS NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED FOR LANDING, SO HE INITIATED A GO AROUND. HE INDICATED THAT ALTHOUGH THE AIRPLANE'S RATE OF DESCENT SLOWED, HE WAS UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A CLIMB. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, HEADING FOR A GROVE OF TREES. THE STUDENT PILOT STATED THAT HE COULD NOT SUCCESSFULLY CONTINUE THE ATTEMPTED GO AROUND, SO HE TRIED TO STOP THE AIRPLANE. AS THE AIRPLANE DECELERATED, IT STRUCK A TREE. POSTACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF PREIMPACT MALFUNCTION.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making during the approach to landing/go around. Related factors are his inadequate compensation for crosswind wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On October 16, 1995, at 1330 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150, N5363Q, departed the left side of the runway and struck a tree while landing at Moraine AirPark, Dayton, Ohio. The student pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The aircraft was being operated as an instructional flight under 14 CFR 91 when the accident occurred. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, no flight plan was filed. The local flight originated at 1320. The student pilot reported that as the airplane approached the runway for a touch and go landing, he noted that the airplane was not aligned with the runway heading. He stated that he initiated a go around, and his rate of descent slowed, but he was unable to initiate a climb. The aircraft touched down on the left side of the runway, "...heading for a grove of trees." The student pilot stated that upon touchdown, he realized that he didn't have room to continue the attempted go around, so he "...tried to slow down." As the airplane decelerated it struck a tree. Postaccident examination of the aircraft revealed no evidence of preimpact anomalies. The student pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented if he had initiated the go around earlier, or decided to abort the go around sooner.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMoraine Airpark (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN5363Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMoraine Airpark
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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